MCDONALD'S

1454 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Restaurant

24 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionMay 11, 2026

   0 infractions

2. ComplaintMay 4, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • Outside garbage dumpster not maintained, trash bags piled high above lids, lids wide open. instructed manager to maintain outside garbage area and maintain. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).
3. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 18, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT. RUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 OBSERVED LARGE HOLD IN WALL BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL.
4. CanvassOct 31, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH CYCLE WATER TEMPERATURE @ 103.8F AND UNABLE TO REACH REQUIRED WASH TEMPERATURE OF 120F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF UTENSILS. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT. RUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED LARGE HOLD IN WALL BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
5. ComplaintSep 15, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND SYRUP TANKS AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
6. ComplaintAug 30, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS USED FOR FRYING FRENCH FRIES IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FRYERS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING.
7. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 13, 2021

   0 infractions

8. CanvassJan 12, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM WHILE IN USE. MUST PROVIDE 50 - 100 PPM FOR CHLORINE BASE SANITIZING SOLUTION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSES AND SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
9. Short Form ComplaintMay 12, 2020

   0 infractions

10. Complaint Re-InspectionSep 23, 2019

    0 infractions

11. Complaint Re-InspectionSep 4, 2019

    0 infractions

12. ComplaintAug 28, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BROKEN AT THE SALAD PREP AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED CEILING OPEN AND ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT PREP AREA DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. PLASTIC COVERING WAS OPEN ALLOWING DUST TO ENTER INTO THE FRONT PREP AREA. CEILING HAD EXPOSED DUCT WORK WITH FIBERGLASS HANGING OUT FROM IT, ELECTRICAL WIRES AND WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DUST ON THE FLOOR, MISSING TILES, AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN SCATTERED AREAS DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN
13. ComplaintNov 3, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN LIQUID WASTE ON FLOOR NEAR COMPACTOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
14. Short Form ComplaintAug 31, 2016

    0 infractions

15. CanvassAug 4, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER OF DEBRIS, AND AROUND/UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT HOT LINE.
16. CanvassDec 11, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE REAR FREEZER DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND IT AND IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND REPAIR DOOR/DEFROSTER. ALSO EXCESSIVE ICE AT THE COMPRESSOR LINE/ NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST/REPAIR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE MC CAFE COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE DRIP TRAY UNDER THE MIXER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
17. Short Form ComplaintOct 21, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
18. Short Form ComplaintJul 10, 2013

    0 infractions

19. Short Form Fire-ComplaintApr 29, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AROUND NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOLES IN WALL BY WASHING MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MENS ROOM URINAL VERY SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
20. Complaint Re-InspectionMar 14, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AROUND NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOLES IN WALL BY WASHING MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MENS ROOM URINAL VERY SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
21. ComplaintMar 7, 2013

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • REAR EXIT DOOR AND OVERHEAD GARBAGE ROOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • INSIDE GARBAGE ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK LEAKY SUBSTANCE ON COMPACTOR, ON STORED EQUIPMENT AND ALL OVER FLOOR. SUBSTANCE IS BEING TRACKED INTO BACK ROOM. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AROUND NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOLES IN WALL BY WASHING MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MENS ROOM URINAL VERY SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
22. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 5, 2011

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NOT CLEAN THRRUOUT PREMISES AND IN INSIDE GARAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND POP MACHINE AND LEAKING IN BUCKET FROM HOSE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.J
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THEROMETERS IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSEREVED MOP SINK NOT CLEAN AND REAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED. MUSTCLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
23. CanvassJun 28, 2011

    8 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, (IE ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE,(BLACK MOLD)INSIDE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON ICE INSIDE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE . SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. INADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACILITIES, NO HOT WATER,HOT WATER HANDLE IN LADIES WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. 1ST BOWL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT REAR PREMISES AND IN INSIDE GARAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND POP MACHINE AND WATER LEAKING IN BUCKET FROM HOSE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETERS IN FRONT COOLERS. MUST INSTALL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED MOP SINK NOT CLEAN AND REAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. OBSERVED DIRTY SANITIZING /WASH CLOTH BUCKETS BEHIND COUNTER. MUST MAINTAIN.
24. ComplaintJun 28, 2010

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES, INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYER UNITS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR, IT MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR WALL IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS(HANDLING OPEN FOOD) REGARDLESS OF TITLE ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.